Summary of Educational Qualifications
Career Certifications Earned
This certificate provides basic skills needed to create Web sites with the use of Web authoring programs for Web page creation and site management. It extends skills for the development of Web sites through the use of XHTML, cascading style sheets, and client and server-side scripting while focusing on the creation of effective user interfaces and website designs principles using various state-of-the-art technologies for the Web. With completion this certificate, students are ready to plan, build, promote, and maintain a professional Web site.
A Website Software Specialist designs, develops, and manages websites with the skills needed to be successful in today’s job market. A Website Software Specialist needs to be knowledgeable in variety of Internet technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and serverside scripting such as ASP or Perl), as well as Web authoring applications such as Dreamweaver, FrontPage, Fireworks, Flash, and PhotoShop. They are primarily responsible for developing user friendly and interactive Web pages, integrating and optimizing different multimedia components, and implementing hosting, publishing, and development workflow strategies.
A certificate in Website Development Management aims to provide Computer Information Systems students with the knowledge needed to develop website projects in a real-world setting. Students learn how to develop websites while applying the skills needed to plan and budget resources in development projects from conceptual design to deployment.
Introduction to Computer Systems
This is a beginning course intended for students who plan to take additional computer programming or computer science courses. Emphasis in the course is divided between a broad survey of the field of computer information systems and the acquisition of computer skills necessary for more advanced classes. Such skills would involve use of the operating system, file management techniques, use of an editor, and an introduction to programming.
Technology Project Management
This course covers the fundamentals of Project Management theory, implementation, and best practices. It is aimed at students who work mostly in the Technology sectors covering software and website development, and other areas of computer science or information systems. Students will learn the theory, as well as the use of Project Management software to plan, track and manage project resources. Topics covered include project life cycles, tasks, schedules, resources, and costs.
Internet, HTML, and Web Design
This hands-on course provides all the skills necessary to navigate, create and manage content on the World Wide Web. Students will become familiar with the Internet and its underlying technology and security. The course also covers the principles of Web page design, the use of graphics and other media files, and the creation of linked documents. Students will use both HTML and a Web authoring program to create and edit Web pages and will have the opportunity to put their Web sites online by publishing to a Web server.
Web Page Development and Scripting
This course is for Web site designers who need to extend their skills beyond HTML in the development of Web sites through the use of scripting. The course covers both client and server side scripting. Topics include creating animated web pages, client-side forms validation, creating and using cookies to track users, processing forms data, and generating dynamically updated Web pages.
Web Site Management
This is a follow-up course to CIS 56. The course provides the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to deliver successful commercial Web sites. It helps students to plan and coordinate the many aspects of a Web site such as: audience, content, cost, navigation, use of graphics, and animation. This hands-on course will also provide the students with the opportunity to build a Web site for a client.
Dreamweaver II
This course examines advanced Web development techniques and concepts utilizing the Dreamweaver toolset. Topics covered include site architecture, Web project management, integration with dynamic Web development tools, code management and site enhancements. Students will learn to enhance the development of Dreamweaver Web pages utilizing serverside includes, dynamic XHTML & XML, and intelligent use of graphics and color schemes. Additional topics will include the CSS toolset, site management utilizing cascading templates & libraries, including cutting edge technologies (RSS, podcasting), and dynamic content design with XML and Dreamweaver’s database connection tools. Dreamweaver extension manager and use of extensions will also be covered.
Flash
In this course students who are not design majors will learn to use Flash. Topics will include the creation of graphic elements using Flash’s unique drawing tools, turning graphic elements into animation, and introduction to ActionScripting techniques for the creation of interactive movies and publish the flash movies to HTML and popular graphic formats. This course uses Flash 8.
Advanced WebPage Development and Scripting
This course is designed for students who want to expand their knowledge of Web page scripting. It assumes good foundational knowledge of HTML 4, JavaScript and a server-side scripting language such as ASP or CGI/Perl. Students will learn how to create interactive, dynamic Web pages using Dynamic HTML. Students will also use their familiarity with server-side scripting to create Shopping Cart applications written in ASP which interface with a Microsoft Access database.
Independent Studies in CIS
Independent study is intended for advanced students interested in doing independent research on special study topics. To be eligible, a student must demonstrate to the department chairperson the competence to do independent study. To apply for Independent Studies, the student is required, in a petition that may be obtained from the department chair, to state objectives to be achieved, activities and procedures to accomplish the study project, and the means by which the supervising instructor may assess accomplishment
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Courses Completed
CIS 3 - Introduction to Computer Systems
CIS 1, Computer Concepts with Applications
CIS 9A Technology Project Management I
CIS 9B Technology Project Management II
CIS 50, Internet, HTML, and Web Design
CIS 51, Web Page Design Using XHTML and CSS
CIS 54, Web Page Development and Scripting
CIS 55, Advanced WebPage Development and Scripting
CIS 56, Multimedia for the Web
CIS 57, Web Site Management
CIS 59A, Dreamweaver I
CIS 59B, Dreamweaver II
CIS 60A, Photoshop I
CS 61, Microsoft SQL Server Database
CIS 62A, Flash I
CIS 62B, Flash II
CIS 88A, Independent Studies in Computer Information Systems, building a custom CMS web application
Computer Concepts with Applications
This beginning course covers the broad use of personal computers. Topics include a description of microcomputer components, input and output devices, networking, and microprocessing concepts. Beginning word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, Windows, and programming concepts are introduced. Hands-on experience is provided in a microcomputer lab. Note: Programming, computer science or engineering students should enroll in Computer Science 3.
Technology Project Management II
This course covers advanced topics of Project Management theory and practice. Students will learn how to manage projects with changing tasks and schedules, and to adjust their resources and budgets. Also covered are leadership and communication skills. Students will complement the theory with case studies and the use of Project Management software. CIS 19, Geographic Information
Web Page Design Using XHTML and CSS
XHTML is the next generation of HTML, a rewrite of HTML which adheres to XML standards. This hands-on course will explore the differences between HTML and XHTML, validating pages to current Web standards and using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) exclusively to control the look and feel of a site. Students will create and enhance Web pages with links, graphics, tables, frames, and forms. Proper use of XHTML and CSS can provide true separation of content, structure, and presentation in Web pages, making them structurally sound, easier to maintain, and more accessible to everyone.
Multimedia for the Web
This course will teach students the techniques to create effective user interfaces and website designs using various stateof- the-art technologies for the web. using the principle elements of Web design, including layout techniques, storyboarding, branding, navigation models, sound, motion, and design for eye appeal, coupled with the knowledge of human behavior, students will develop skills to create websites that look professional, are users friendly and work efficiently.
Dreamweaver I
This is an introductory course in learning Web page design with Dreamweaver. Students will learn techniques for designing Web pages and expand their knowledge of HTML, Dynamic HTML, and JavaScript. Students will learn to integrate images, sound, and other multimedia using Dreamweaver. This course covers Web site creation and management features including Web file management, navigation bars, formatting text styles, Cascading Style Sheets, and content management. Upon completing this course, students will be ready to plan, build, upload, and maintain a professional Web site.
Photoshop
This course is for the non-design student interested in learning Photoshop using personal computers (PCs). Students will learn image creation and editing using Adobe Photoshop. Students learn to create, repair and modify images, scan photos, plan composite images and create special effects for use in a variety of applications.
Flash II
In this course, students who are non-design majors will learn to take their Flash skills to the next level by taking advantage of its scripting language, ActionScript, which offers a more robust programming model and better object-oriented programming support. Topics will include learning how ActionScript can control graphic, sounds, and text. To create user-interface elements, and learn how Flash communicates with outside applications such as Web browsers.
Microsoft SQL Server Database
Microsoft SQL Server is a popular midrange relational database management system (DBMS) that is used in client/server systems and as a personal DBMS. It can be accessed through the Internet. Topics covered in this course include installing the software, principles of relational databases; creating databases, tables, indexes, and views; inserting, deleting, and updating raw data; updating transactions; and querying the database. With the Transact-SQL extensions, topics include creating functions, procedures, and triggers stored in the database.